Calgary Down-Tuned Groove Metal

As Nest of Vipers, the new EP from Canadian metallers False Flag ravages air and ears you can almost feel the body’s sinews being stretched to their limited and the psyche being devoured by the fierce enterprise fuelling the incitement. The release is an attention grabber, a confrontation unleashing a mix of sonic invention and fearsome physical confrontation, and ultimately one thoroughly satisfying adventure.

False Flag was formed in 2012 by vocalist/guitarist Russ Gauthier (Lordosis, Meggido, We Found The Body) and drummer Nick Purdy (Meggido) as a side project to their other projects. Bassist Garrett McElroy (AfterEarth) soon joined the band with first EP Orobas being recorded not long after. Once Dan Ishak (Meggido, Stinger) subsequently linked up with the band on bass, McElroy leaving to concentrate on AfterEarth , the band set about recording their eventually well-received debut album Suffer In Silence in 2014. Alongside all this, the…

“These guys don’t just write riffs, they craft songs and that’s the best compliment I can give any band. I look forward to hearing a full length from these guys as if they can keep up this kind of quality over the course of a full album then they will definitely be a forced to be reckoned with on the metal scene.” – Eric Walls,That Metal Station

“If you want the REAL Calgary Stampede then look no further than the blistering metal quartet, False Flag. These guys seriously RULE…”- PureGrainAudio.com

“In their punishing debut, Calgary metal trio False Flag skirt between multiple sub-genres while never fully committing to one. As such, they’ve created something original and crushing that is never cliché.” – Sarah Kitteringham, BeatRoute

Calgary’s loudest groove metallers FALSE FLAG are proud to announce their 2015 EP ‘Nest of Vipers’ mastered by Alan Sacha Laskow (Eyes Set To Kill) is available today, August 4th. The album is self-released and their subsequent tour for the EP just wrapped up July 31 with their local CD Release in Calgary. The band also has a giveaway for 3 lucky winners to get a copy of the EP via their Facebook page.
“Nest of Vipers is finally unleashed! Our third and most diverse offering yet and also our first album with our new drummer John Byskal. Its a huge step forward for us in terms of production and songwriting. Recorded in Calgary by Garrett McElroy at Oracle Studio, and mastered by Sacha Alan Laskow. Welcome to our sonic masterpiece!” – Russ Gauthier, Guitar and Vocals
To order ‘Nest of Vipers’ EP visit their Bandcamp: https://falseflagmusic.bandcamp.com/

Formed in 2012 as a side project for Russ Gauthier (Lordosis, Meggido, and We Found The Body) and Nick Purdy (Meggido). They soon recruited Garrett McElroy (AfterEarth) as a bass player and recorded their first EP (Orobas) at Garrett’s apartment studio.

Prior to performing at Calgary Metalfest, and Vernstock the band recruited Dan Ishak (Meggido, Stinger) on bass as Garrett’s band Afterearth was picking up steam. In January 2014 False Flag started recording the full length album “Suffer In Silence”. Finally guitarist Mike Harach (Meggido, Stinger) was added and solidified the bands thick live sound. John Byskal (We Found The Body) joined the band (replacing Nick Purdy) in February 2015 and their lineup was settled.

False Flag is currently in the studio recording their 3rd release, “Nest Of Vipers” EP. The EP will be released August 4th, 2015 and will start with an Alberta/Saskatchewan tour July 2015.

“What metal is lacking is more bands like False Flag who realize how vast the genre is, how much imagery, lyrical themes and sounds are available, and who take only what is right for them to make their music, without being embarrassed or strident about the boundaries.” – Gareth Watkins, BeatRoute

“This is definitely a heavy metal giant in the making and you should keep your eyes on them.” – YELL!Magazine

PureGrainAudio.com are hosting the exclusive stream ‘Sacrifice of Solitude’ off of the ‘Nest of Vipers’ EP from Calgary groove metallers False Flag. This track is the first song off of their 2015 EP slated to be released Tuesday, August 4 and available for pre-order here. The Calgary four piece wanted to ensure that fans would not be completely caught off guard by the changes from this new EP to older albums like Orobas (2013) or Suffer In Silence (2014). Continue reading

The Skinny: Never mind the fucking lame-ass Calgary Stampede… you know, the annual 10-day rodeo, exhibition and festival held every July in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. If you want the REAL Calgary Stampede then look no further than the blistering metal quartet, False Flag. Continue reading